Oscar Lua Defense Quotations

I think our defense has proven itself over and over. In games like this it just comes down to who wants it more and who has more heart.

Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships. It's an old saying, but it's true.

No team is going to roll over because they're playing the Trojans. We came out a little flat. It was kind of a disappointing day for the defense as far as letting them score.

It's more excitement than fear. There's a lot more possibilities that can happen. You can pop the ball out at any time with the quarterback handling it a bit more. I think it's just a good opportunity for us to show the defense is not a weak link in the chain.

All season long, either our defense was a little off or our offense was a little off. I think the Trojans have yet to come away with a complete game. In football, it's pretty tough to do. ... But it happens, and when it does, it's just one of those games.